Boat Yard Assistant

Benefits: 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Bridge Marina is seeking a full-time year-round "Boat Yard Assistant" at our Lake Hopatcong location. As Boat Yard Assistant you will be part of a team that oversees care of boats in our service department and our boat rental and boat club fleet. You will ensure that all our boats are cared for after service, including final cleaning, covering, launching, mooring. You will be involved in commissioning and decommission of our fleet. You will be involved in projects the maintaining service department, moving vessels, trailers, and the like. You will need a strong emphasis on energy care, quality and satisfaction in work well done. The work is indoors and outdoors in seasonal weather around the marina and on the water. You will be integral part of our Team helping to make boaters happy and safe on the water. This is a great role to advance and learn boating skills, learn boats and learn about workings of a marina, as well as an opportunity to advance in the field with us. Working in a marina and at Bridge Marina is unlike other roles you may have had. You will have access to fun perks like 'staff events on the water', other boating opportunities, as well as rewarding times on and around the water working with a great team. Our team is welcoming, engaged, caring and respectable and we are seeking new teammates who fit in this culture. You will receive significant support and training regarding marine systems, boat handling skills, customer service, and numerous other skills to operate in the marine environment. Some responsibilities are: Oversee basic maintenance for guest boats, marina fleet and its' gear, including cleaning, waxing, fiberglass and vinyl refurbishing. Oversee and/or assist teammates involved in boat care or launch, as needed, including trailering, blocking, and operating boats and other marina equipment under supervision. Assist with decommission and recommission of service boats and marina fleet. Organization skills for maintaining boats, including awareness to keep boats clean. Ability to strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Follow strategies, policies and procedures as directed. Reporting of missing or low inventory or shortages of materials. Complete assigned work: always seeking to understand expectations of work and follow through. Complete and submit work recorders, notes, changes in work and report to technician and managers. Ensure work area, tools and equipment are maintained and in good repair and in proper condition after all work. Use and maintain company vehicles and equipment to the highest standard. Some skills, knowledge, and characteristics for this role are: Teamwork; maintain good relationships with teammates in all departments. Good communication skills: gives full attention to and understand others and speak for self Positive and supportive outlook for self and others. Enjoys teamwork. Organize, plan, and prioritize work; seek to organize and plan personal work to accomplish goals. Patience, determination, self-awareness, accountable. Accountability working independently as well as on a team. Neat and clean personal appearance Able to use tablet, smartphone, basic laptop, and web browser. Friendly, courteous, curious Dependable, reliable, responsible. Attention to detail: careful about detail and thorough in completing work. Guiding oneself without constant supervision and getting things done. Open to change and considerable to variety in work Requirements 1 year experience cleaning vehicles, boats, or similar equipment Valid clean automobile driver’s license. NJ Boating certificate and boating experience preferred, not required. Good health and great physical mobility Ability to pass a pre-employment background/drug screen. Work indoors and out in various weather conditions. Work schedule Tuesday-Saturday 9a-5p year-round. We offer health care benefits, retirement benefits with company contribution, vacation benefits, sick time benefits, and opportunity for added rewards and perks such as boat access, winter holiday breaks, and more. Your starting compensation varies based on your skills, ability, and experience; the starting rate ranges from $16-$20 per hour. Overtime and incentives are available. Advancement and increases are available and are encouraged! We are seeking full-time year-round applicants available to work forty hours Monday through Friday. Bridge Marina does more than just boats; it's a place where people come to learn to boat, to get on the water and to enjoy all the fun, entertainment and exploration boating can offer. We seek teammates who would enjoy working on and around the water, working with boats and boaters, and being around fun and energizing people. Each team member at Bridge Marina brings skills and passion to a fun, challenging and ever-changing environment on the water. Bridge Marina inspires boaters of all abilities to get on the water. You can feel the energy and enthusiasm when you step onto our docks on a sunny summer afternoon or step into our Service Department during repair, launch or haul season. We have a team of diverse hospitality focused people who provide boat service, boat sales, boating club, boat training, boat rentals, slip services and more in Lake Hopatcong and Sandy Hook New Jersey. Our team and company provides one of the most unique and inspiring boating experiences in the industry. Learn more about us online at or on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok @brigemarina. We look forward to connecting with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr